Chronology of Coverage

Jul. 22, 2015

Op-Ed article by Jared Bernstein supports Sen Bernie Sanders's proposal to implement small excise tax on trades of stocks, bonds, derivatives and other securities in order to raise revenue; suggests added value of financial transaction tax is that it would rein in reckless trading. MORE

Jul. 12, 2015

The Upshot; Sen Bernie Sanders, seeking Democratic nomination for president, says class issues, not ideology, will unite his supporters. MORE

Jul. 12, 2015

Op-Ed article by Prof Todd Gitlin examines political history of Sen Bernie Sanders in order to offer perspective on why his presidential candidacy is attracting progressives; remarks on how Sanders campaign harkens to 1960s era and predicts influence of his supporters will be major factor in 2016 campaign. MORE

Jul. 10, 2015

Presidential candidate Hillary Rodham Clinton, in response to Democratic party's shift to left, proposes bold economic agenda that may alienate Republicans while still failing to satisfy liberals in her own party; key economic initiatives put forth by Clinton and Democratic primary rival Bernie Sanders highlighted. MORE

Jul. 9, 2015

The Upshot; Sen Bernie Sanders has been garnering increasing support for his bid for Democratic nomination for president, according to several polls, pulling within 10 points of Hillary Rodham Clinton in New Hampshire and doubling his support in Iowa in a month; Sanders now faces challenge of garnering support from rank-and-file Democrats, who overwhelmingly support Clinton. MORE

Jul. 7, 2015

Advisers and supporters of Hillary Rodham Clinton are alarmed over strong showing by Sen Bernie Sanders of Vermont, and think he could move past her in Iowa polls by fall and even defeat her there; many are questioning her initial strategy of meeting with small groups and donors in private, and acknowledging a loss in early state like Iowa would weaken her standing with Democratic Party, especially its restless liberal wing. MORE

Jul. 4, 2015

Sen Bernie Sanders, who is candidate for 2016 Democratic presidential nomination, has maintained central message of concern for disenfranchised during his personal journey from young revolutionary to government insider. MORE

Jun. 25, 2015

Vermont Sen Bernie Sanders, who is gaining support for his 2016 Democratic presidential nomination bid, remains largely unknown among black voters; Sanders's ability to draw non-white voters away from Hillary Clinton, who has been courting their favor, presents crucial test of his relevance. MORE

Jun. 14, 2015

News Analysis; Broadway play Fun Home was unlikely winner of Tony Award for best musical, and its success could give supporters of Sen Bernie Sanders, also quite an underdog, hope in contest for Democratic presidential nomination in 2016 versus Hillary Rodham Clinton. MORE

Jun. 7, 2015

Ross Douthat Op-Ed column praises Sen Bernie Sanders, former Maryland Gov Martin O'Malley and former Rhode Island Gov Lincoln Chafee for challenging Hillary Rodham Clinton in Democratic primary for 2016 presidential nomination; warns that contenders will need plan in order to make contest against Clinton meaningful; notes that most effective challenge to Clinton would be one focused on her ethics. MORE

Jun. 1, 2015

Sen Bernie Sanders of speaks to overflow crowds at Democratic presidential rallies around Iowa, drawing attention from state's Democratic leaders and raising questions about Hillary Clinton's chances of decisive victory in February 1 caucuses. MORE

May. 29, 2015

Sen Bernie Sanders of Vermont, independent who is seeking Democratic nomination for president, appeals to some young Americans with his progressive viewpoints, but also strikes a chord with older voters; 73-year-old, who is far behind Democratic rival Hillary Clinton in polls, is among most liberal members of probable Democratic field. MORE

May. 19, 2015

Sen Bernie Sanders of Vermont, who is seeking Democratic presidential nomination, is creating a buzz on Facebook with his unconventional postings and photos. MORE

May. 2, 2015

Entrance of left-leaning Sen Bernie Sanders into 2016 presidential race could put pressure on Democratic frontrunner Hillary Clinton to be more aggressive in courting liberals than she might have been otherwise. MORE

May. 2, 2015

Gail Collins Op-Ed column welcomes announcement by Sen Bernie Sanders, independent of Vermont, of his official candidacy in 2016 race for Democratic presidential nomination; acknowledges Sanders's consistency on issues over time but holds he is too far left to be significant threat to Hillary Rodham Clinton; suggests that his entry should at least keep Clinton on her toes and make race more interesting. MORE

May. 1, 2015

Sen Bernie Sanders announces that he will enter 2016 presidential race as Democrat, providing Hillary Clinton with her first official rival for party's nomination. MORE

May. 1, 2015

Sen Bernie Sanders, who is seeking presidential nomination as Democrat, stands far to the left of rival Hillary Clinton on major campaign issues, like foreign policy, immigration and health care. MORE

Dec. 20, 2014

Sen Bernard Sanders, independent of Vermont who follows socialist doctrine, is touring Iowa to gauge whether to run for president in 2016. MORE

Jun. 6, 2014

Sens Bernard Sanders and John McCain reach bipartisan accord to give authority to acting Veterans Affairs secretary to fire senior officials and to expand health care access for veterans who do not live near medical facilities or have experienced long waits. MORE

Dec. 14, 2012

Vermont Sen Bernard Sanders, outspoken critic of 2011 deal that extended tax cuts for wealthy Americans, urges Pres Obama to take tougher stance with Congress and take all cuts to Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid off the bargaining table in current fiscal negotiations. MORE

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July 31, 2015, Friday

In the latest Quinnipiac University poll of Republican voters, Donald J. Trump is at 20 percent and ahead of Gov. Scott Walker (13 percent) of Wisconsin and former Gov. Jeb Bush (10 percent) of Florida.

July 30, 2015, Thursday

Citing his long legislative record and improving performance in opinion polls, Senator Bernie Sanders told leaders of the union that he was best equipped to advance the rights and benefits of organized labor.